In a blistering outburst that has rattled the football world, Liverpool icon Jamie Carragher has heavily criticized his former club’s approach in the transfer market. The ex-defender took aim at the Reds’ record-breaking deal for Alexander Isak, warning that Liverpool may be making the same mistakes Manchester United made after Sir Alex Ferguson’s departure.
“This just shows how lost Liverpool have become,” Carragher raged. “Instead of going after ambitious young players who fit the club’s identity, they’re wasting huge sums on flashy names. Keep this up and they’ll end up like United post-Ferguson — throwing money at stars that don’t deliver. It never works, and Liverpool are on that road now.”
Carragher also questioned the logic behind Isak’s staggering price tag, suggesting there’s a far cheaper striker who would have been the smarter buy:
“How do you justify £125 million for Isak when another forward, who cost only £35 million, scored more goals last season? Isak’s good, but nowhere near the level of the player I’m talking about. That guy is miles better — no contest.”
Though he didn’t reveal the mystery striker’s name, fans and pundits are already speculating whether Carragher was hinting at a rising Premier League star or a European marksman with a stronger goal record.
His comments have divided Liverpool fans. Some agree that the club is abandoning its successful recruitment model, while others defend the move, arguing Isak’s Premier League experience, youth, and potential justify the record fee.
Either way, Carragher’s fiery remarks have reignited a big question: are Liverpool still staying true to their DNA, or are they chasing glory with risky marquee transfers?
One thing is certain — Carragher doesn’t believe Isak is the answer, and he insists Liverpool overlooked a far better option
